ich bin satt
In German, the phrase "I am full" is translated as ich bin satt.
ich bin satt is used specifically to express that you have eaten enough and cannot consume any more food.
What does it mean word for word?
The word satt refers to the state of being satisfied or full specifically from food.
Which one should you use?
While you might be tempted to say ich bin voll to mean you are full from eating, in German this is a colloquial way to say you are intoxicated or drunk.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using ich bin voll to mean you have eaten enough. In German, this phrase usually implies that you are drunk. Use ich bin satt instead.
Did you know?
- The German word satt is a distant relative of the English word 'sad'. In Old English, 'sad' did not mean unhappy but instead meant sated or full.
- The word satt is a distant relative of the Dutch word zat, which, like the German 'voll', often implies intoxication.
- In some German regions, people might say ich kann nicht mehr to mean 'I cannot eat any more' instead of using satt.
Examples in context
- Nein, es ist genug. Ich bin satt.No, it is enough. I am full.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase ich bin satt.Tatoeba #394585 by xtofu80, translation #1937836 by kerbear407
- Ich bin satt. Das Essen war ausgezeichnet!I am full. The food was excellent!
- Ich bin pappsatt. Die Mama kocht immer so lecker!I am stuffed. Mom always cooks so deliciously!
- Ich habe genug gegessen. Es gab so viele köstliche Optionen!I have eaten enough. There were so many delicious options!
- Ich kann nichts mehr essen, ich bin satt.I can't eat anything more, I am full.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are finishing a delicious dinner at home.
- LukasMöchtest du noch etwas Suppe, Julia?Would you like some more soup, Julia?
- JuliaNein danke, ich bin satt.No thanks, I am full.
- LukasWar das Essen gut?Was the food good?
- JuliaJa, es war sehr lecker!Yes, it was very delicious!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bin, ich, satt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
